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Cranberry sauce vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cranberry sauce and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus than cranberry sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for Peruvian groundcherry is 17% higher.

Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.9% 2.5% 15% 8.7% 0.82% 1.7% 0.65% 9.5% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 2% 19% 0% 3.8% 4.8% 1.9% 0% 3.2% 0% 3.5% 0.75% 2.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 43% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 58%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 40.4 g
Water: 58.45 g
Other: 0.1 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.1%
Contains more FatsFats +366.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.1%
Contains more OtherOther +700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cranberry sauce Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry sauce Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Calories 159kcal 53kcal Cranberry sauce
Protein 0.9g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.15g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 1mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 39.3g 11.2g Cranberry sauce
Carbs 40.4g 11.2g Cranberry sauce
Magnesium 2mg Cranberry sauce
Calcium 3mg 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 28mg Cranberry sauce
Iron 0.41mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 31.75g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.1g Cranberry sauce
Copper 0.026mg Cranberry sauce
Zinc 0.03mg Cranberry sauce
Phosphorus 4mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 33IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 2µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.93mg Cranberry sauce
Manganese 0.073mg Cranberry sauce
Selenium 0.4µg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.014mg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin K 1.4µg Cranberry sauce
Folate 1µg Cranberry sauce
Choline 3.8mg Cranberry sauce
Saturated Fat 0.007g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Cranberry sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cranberry sauce
Fructose 9.75g Cranberry sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry sauce Peruvian groundcherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Cranberry sauce
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Cranberry sauce
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cranberry sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173961/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.